Prep

Ford's Garage Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford's Garage Lexington is seeking a Prep Cook to assist in preparing a variety of foods for lunch and dinner services. You will follow daily prep lists, use proper recipes, weigh and measure ingredients, and ensure freshness and quality at all times.

You must maintain sanitation standards, attend to guest and team needs, and report to the General Manager on time. This role requires reliability, English literacy, and basic computer skills, with a focus on consistent food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic restaurant hospitality and service minded attitude.
• Valid Food Safety certification (or other food/alcohol cert) as required by state law.
• Good hearing for safety and accurate communication.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Basic computer usage skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to attendance policy and procedural compliance.
• Be alert to team member and guest needs.
• Sign in and report to General Manager on time.
• Check with Kitchen Manager for specials; prepare lunch/dinner items and prep quantity; ensure cleanliness.
• Stock food products and equipment; keep area clean and prepared.
• Follow the recipe exactly at all times.
• Coordinate with supervisor on the prep schedule.
• Use recipe book; read before starting; weigh and measure ingredients.
• Have supervisor taste all prepared items.
• Follow proper cooling procedures for cooked prep items; refrigerate items promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness and use clean storage containers.
• Date label and rotate products; ensure freshness and quality.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures; report prep area conditions to MOD.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager/Manager or Key employee.

Skills

Hospitality mindset

Food Safety Certification

Hearing/communication

English literacy

Reliable transportation

Basic computer skills

Dress code compliance

Testing proficiency

Job description

Reports to: General Manager/Department Manager

Job Summary:

Our mission is to provide an innovative and entertaining dining experience which will compel our guests to become raving fans and create brand loyalty. Join us as a guest, leave as a friend. Prep Cooks are responsible to cook and prepare a variety of food products including meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, sauces, stocks, breads and other food products using a variety of equipment and utensils according to the Daily Prep List.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Adherance to attendance policy and procedural compliance.
• Must be alert to the Team member and Guest's needs.
• Punch in, sign in and report to the General Manager/Manager on time.
• Check with Kitchen Manager/Manager for all specials. Preparation of lunch/dinner menu items, amount of prep, quality of product and cleanliness of area.
• Stock food products/equipment needed for station, clean, set/prepared.
• Adhere to Recipe at all times.
• Checks with supervisor on duty for that shift's prep schedule.
• Always uses a recipe book for batch, process and portion prep. Read recipe before starting.
• Weigh and measure all ingredients.
• Be certain supervisor on duty tastes everything prepared.
• Always follow proper cooling procedures for all prep recipes that require cooking.
• Immediately refrigerate all items prepared.
• Always clean as you go.
• Always use clean food storage containers.
• Always date label and rotate product.
• Assumes responsibility for freshness and quality of items prepared.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Checks with MOD regarding condition of prep done, storage of items and cleanliness of prep area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager/Manager or Key employee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic restaurant hospitality and fully engaged, service minded attitude
• Must possess valid Food Safety certification (or any other food/ alcohol cert), as state law requires
• Good hearing for safety and accurate communication (with or without accommodation)
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Basic computer usage skills
• Compliance with our dress and appearance policy including black slip resistant shoes
• Ability to pass general information and departmental tests (test score of 90% or higher)

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods walking or standing

Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 50 pounds at a time

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not include any supervisory responsibilities.